A common perception is that a safe is a large and heavy cabinet in which gold or money is kept. However, the truth is that there are different types of this device. We distinguish between gun safes, safes for hazardous materials, home safes, office safes or hotel safes, among others. Safes vary in size, functionality and degree of security. However, it is worth noting that bespoke safes are also made. Hartmann Tresore offers its customers personalised products. You can choose yourself what you want your safe to look like, specify its colour, lock, size and security class. Adjust the size and number of shelves or compartments to the items you want to keep inside.
A bespoke safe is a sensible solution, especially if you want to tailor it to a specific room and locate it in a definite place. An armoured cabinet with ideal dimensions will blend in perfectly with its surroundings.
However, dimensions are not everything. When making a bespoke safe, it is important to ensure that it is of a suitable burglary resistance class. It is up to you to decide what level of security your armoured safe will have.
If you intend to keep valuable items, jewellery or cash in the safe, it is best to order a large cabinet with a high burglary resistance class. Before ordering, check what security class your property insurer requires. The better the security, the more favourable the contract.
Bespoke safes can have a freely designed interior. Determine how many shelves you need and what size they should be. It is also a good idea to use drawers and additional lockable storage if necessary.
The choice of hinges is also a very important consideration. Internal ones only make the door open 90°. External ones are more convenient, because then the safe opens to its full width, but a thief can damage it more easily.
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Gun cabinets are a specific kind of safes. Many weapon users choose to purchase a bespoke safe as standard cabinets do not meet their requirements. This is not surprising – there are many different types of weapons on the gun market. Among others, we distinguish between:
● hunting weapons,
● sport weapons,
● collectors' weapons,
● short guns such as pistols and revolvers,
● long assault rifles,
● machine guns.
Firearms vary in size depending on the type, so it is important to adapt the cabinet to your arsenal. A bespoke gun cabinet meets all legal requirements. A personalised safe can have additional shelves for ammunition, documents and sights.
A safety certificate of at least S1 is needed here. Such a bespoke S1 cabinet will accommodate any number of weapons. Keep in mind, however, that it is worth ordering a larger safe, as every collector's arsenal grows over time. If you order a large cabinet, you won't have to worry about where to store extra carbines and pistols in the future.
Special showcases with armoured glass are available for collectors. These unusual safes are also custom-made. The interior of such a cabinet is lined with cloth in any colour. The display cabinet also has additional LED lighting to make the gun collection look beautiful.
Find out which gun safe to choose to make sure no unauthorised people can get to it.
Standard safes available may not meet all the requirements of householders. Safes for home tend to be small, with options for wall or floor mounting. Those with larger needs usually order a free-standing armoured cabinet.
Consider what do you want to keep in the safe. If it will only be cash and jewellery, you do not need a large cabinet. If you intend to store additional collections of antiques or artwork, consider buying a bespoke safe.
Check how high and deep shelves you need to store your expensive items. You can also include an additional lockable compartment inside that the rest of the household will not have access to.
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Entrepreneurs also need to supply their offices with safes. This is mainly because accounting documents have to be kept for up to five years. Storing documents in an ordinary cupboard can be dangerous.
If you want your company's documents to be adequately protected, opt for a bespoke safe. A filing cabinet can also have a fire protection. The fire resistance of armoured cabinets is defined by the European standards EN 1047-1 and EN 15659. Order a device with the appropriate fire resistance class and make all your company's most important documents safe.
As you can see, buying a safe is not such a simple matter. It can be said that everyone wants to meet their individual needs. People storing weapons, businesses and private users have different requirements. That's why it is worth buying a customised safe, choosing the right size and interior design.
